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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.90, 1,044.93 and 423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.90, 1,044.93 and 423.54 is: 635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.90 : 1,044.93 = 423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.90/1,044.93 = 423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.90x = 1,044.93 × 423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.90x = 442,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,569.65/696.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.05

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